City: San Francisco

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San Francisco News - business, entertainment and technology news from San Francisco, California

City: San Francisco

City: San Francisco
San Francisco News - business, entertainment and technology news from San Francisco, California
Pioneering Air-driven Vertical Transportation Solutions

Nibav Lifts expands to San Francisco with Pioneering Air-driven Vertical Transportation Solutions

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Nibav Lifts USA, a leading home elevator company, is thrilled to announce its expansion into the vibrant city of San Francisco, California. This strategic move signifies a momentous leap for the company as it extends its presence into one of the most dynamic and architecturally significant cities in the United States.
CDF Labor Law LLP

A PAGA Legal Victory to Ring in the New Year: Trial Court Holds LWDA Responsible for Prevailing Employer’s Costs

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Last week a trial court in Alameda County entered an order permitting Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc. to recover nearly $125,000 in costs from the California Labor and Workforce Development Agency (LWDA). Hobby Lobby incurred these costs during six years of hard-fought litigation involving claims brought under California's Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA), CDF Labor Law LLP announced today.
Grant Winners Andrea Arevalo and Wendy Lieu

San Francisco Chapter of Les Dames d’Escoffier International Announces Two Bay Area Women Receive Mentorship Grants

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- The San Francisco Chapter of Les Dames d'Escoffier International (LDEI-SF) is thrilled to announce the grant winners of their inaugural 2023 Female Entrepreneurship Grant and Mentorship program: Stephanie de la Cruz of De La Creamery in Oakland and Wendy Lieu of Socola Chocolatier in San Francisco.
Glancy Wine Foundation - Tonya Pitts and Cara Patricia

Glancy Wine Education Foundation wraps Auction 2023 Seeking Pledges for Giving Tuesday

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- The Glancy Wine Education Foundation (GWEF) raised $21,949 at the 12th Anniversary Celebration and Scholarship Auction with the San Francisco Wine School on November 11. A lively event with a signature Somm Olympics component featuring past scholarship winner Tonya Pitts.
2023 Neurotech Leaders Forum

Emerging Neurotech Startups to Present at the 2023 Neurotech Leaders Forum in San Francisco

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Neurotech Reports, the publisher of the Neurotech Business Report newsletter, announced that several promising neurotechnology startups and early-stage firms will present at the 2023 Neurotech Leaders Forum in San Francisco, November 6-7. The 23rd annual event-the most established in the industry-will also feature presentations and panel discussions on important issues confronting the neurotechnology industry.
Teresa Bryce Bazemore and Nandita Bakhshi

Nandita Bakhshi to Join Teresa Bryce Bazemore in Conversation at Financial Women of San Francisco 2023 Annual

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Financial Women of San Francisco (FWSF) today announced that Nandita Bakhshi, Special Advisor and Board Member at BMO Financial Group and Former CEO of Bank of the West, will be the guest moderator as FWSF honors Teresa Bryce Bazemore, President and CEO of the Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco, at the 2023 Financial Woman of the Year luncheon in San Francisco, CA on Tuesday, November 7, 2023.
Peter Andrews, DipWSET, MBA, Founder and President of Culture Wine Co

Culture Wine Co. Launches in San Francisco to Enhance Representation of South African Wine In The U.S.

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Culture Wine Co. launches today as the sole importer, wholesaler, e-commerce retailer and wine club in the United States dedicated exclusively to the wines of South Africa. The goal? To drastically increase the representation and import-value of South African wine in the United States.
(L-R) Olympian Paul Carayas of Chez TJ, San Francisco Wine School Co-Owners Kristin Campbell and David Glancy, and Olympian Lindsey Young

San Francisco Wine School: 2023 SOMM Olympics Spotlights Rising Wine Talent and Supports Educational Scholarships

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- On Saturday, November 11th from 3:30-8pm, San Francisco Wine School invites the public to join their 12th Anniversary Celebration and Scholarship Auction featuring their signature Somm Olympics event benefiting the Glancy Wine Education Foundation, which provides scholarships to wine & hospitality professionals from diverse communities demonstrating financial need.
Manasvi Pinnaka, founder and CEO of Nysha.ai

High School Senior Manasvi Pinnaka Works to Improve Cystic Fibrosis Research through AI and Her Nonprofit

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Manasvi Pinnaka is a senior at BASIS Independent Silicon Valley in San Jose, CA. She's also the founder and CEO of Nysha.ai, a nationally-recognized nonprofit organization committed to raising awareness for cystic fibrosis. Pinnaka's goals are to create awareness about this disease in all races and ethnicities while empowering and educating students to explore the world of AI research to advance the finding of a cure for the disease.
ASAKA WHISKY

Japanese Whiskys from Asaka Distillery win Silver and Double Gold Medals at NY World Wine and Spirits Competition

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- The 2023 New York World Wine and Spirits Competition awarded its coveted Double Gold Medal to Asaka Distillery's Asaka Single Malt Japanese Whisky, Aril Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Cask Reserve, and a Silver Medal to Asaka Single Malt Japanese Whisky, Bourbon Cask Reserve, Suzuki-Marketing, Incorporated announced today.
World Open Water Swimming Association (WOWSA)

WOWSA Statement on ‘Nyad’ Docudrama Coming to Netflix: The Swim, The Scandal, The Silence

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Having received Diana Nyad's submissions for official swim ratification twice, the World Open Water Swimming Association (WOWSA) would like to provide perspective on Netflix's upcoming film "Nyad" featuring Annette Bening and Jodie Foster. It is important for viewers to understand that this film is based on Diana Nyad's book, which has not been rigorously fact-checked [1]. There is a potential risk that audiences might perceive this docudrama as a fully factual account of Nyad's swim from Cuba to Florida.
San Francisco Chapter of Les Dames d’Escoffier

Les Dames d’Escoffier San Francisco Chapter Welcomes 2023-2024 Cohort

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- The San Francisco Chapter of Les Dames d'Escoffier International (LDEI-SF) will induct 18 members from the 2023-2024 nomination period, bringing total membership for the chapter to nearly 150. The inductees come from a broad range of professions including chefs, winemakers, wine writers, educators, publicists, and photographers, adding depth and breadth to the organization's demographics and strengthening its foundation.
Ana Keller and Peter Andrews

Glancy Wine Education Foundation Announces Ana Keller as President and Adds New Board Member Peter Andrews

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- The Glancy Wine Education Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Sonoma vintner Ana Keller as its new board President and the addition of importer Peter Andrews as a new board member. Founding President Cheryl Halloran will remain on the board in her role as Fundraising Chair.
GridBright

GridBright partners with WindSim Power Inc. to implement next-generation Dynamic Line Rating solution

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Every US transmission owner is looking for the best approach to implement FERC 881 by July 2025. GridBright, WindSim Power, and Avangrid are partnering to implement WindSim Power's non-contact, advanced transmission line monitoring system to increase resiliency and reliability, reduce grid congestion, and provide real-time data that could aid in more renewable energy resources into the New York State electrical grid and validate it as an option for FERC 881 compliance.
Amy Chase of NOMIS SOLUTIONS

Nomis Solutions hires client success veteran Amy Chase as SVP of Services

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Nomis Solutions (Nomis), the leading provider of end-to-end pricing lifecycle management technology, announced that client success veteran Amy Chase has been tapped as Senior Vice President of Services. Chase will be responsible for leading implementations of Nomis Solutions and delivering ongoing services to existing clients.
Sequoia Real Estate and KeyOpp Real Estate

Sequoia Real Estate in San Francisco Launches Partnership Program to Support Agent Growth

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Sequoia Real Estate just launched a new partnership program and KeyOpp Real Estate is its first affiliate partner. The program happened somewhat organically as it was in response to one of their agents looking to leverage her experience to grow a company.
2023 recipients of the Financial Women of San Francisco scholarships

11 Bay Area Women Win 2023 Financial Women of San Francisco Scholarships

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Financial Women of San Francisco (FWSF), an organization dedicated for more than 60 years to advancing the careers of women, names eleven students from Bay Area colleges and universities as its 2023 scholarship recipients. FWSF has awarded more than $3 million in scholarships over the past 35 years to more than 325 Bay Area women.
Nomis Solutions

Nomis Solutions Joins FIS Emerald 2023 as Silver Sponsor, May 15-18 at Walt Disney World

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Nomis Solutions (Nomis), the leading provider of end-to-end pricing lifecycle management technology, announces its sponsorship of the FIS Emerald 2023 Conference, which will be held May 15-18 at Walt Disney World resorts in Orlando, Fla., hosted by FIS Global, a global leader in financial services technology.
Teresa Bryce Bazemore

Teresa Bryce Bazemore, of FHLBank San Francisco, Named FWSF Financial Woman of the Year 2023

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Financial Women of San Francisco (FWSF) today named Teresa Bryce Bazemore as the FWSF 2023 Financial Woman of the Year. Ms. Bazemore is the President and CEO of the Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco, whose mission is to provide its members with reliable access to low-cost liquidity, essential financial services and expertise, and resources for affordable housing and economic development.
DeepAI

DeepAI service that gives everyone the opportunity to use new AI technology to generate custom images sees 10x user growth in...

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Kevin Baragona, founder and CEO of DeepAI, an online and API accessible AI (artificial intelligence) service that gives everyone the opportunity to use new AI technology to generate custom images, relevant content and more, has shown 10x user growth over the past year.
San Francisco Chapter of Les Dames d’Escoffier

The San Francisco Chapter of Les Dames d’Escoffier Now Accepting New Member Applications for 2023-2024 Induction

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- The San Francisco Chapter of Les Dames d'Escoffier International (LDEI-SF) is now accepting new membership applications through May 31, 2023, with the aim of furthering its mission to support and nurture the next generation of women leaders in the food, fine beverage, and hospitality industries.
Nomis Solutions

Nomis Solutions Featured in Tech Demo Super Session at Consumer Bankers Association Live Conference – CBA LIVE 2023

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Nomis Solutions (Nomis), the leading provider of end-to-end pricing lifecycle management technology, announces its sponsorship of the Consumer Bankers Association (CBA) annual conference, 'LIVE.' In addition to the sponsorship, Nomis will be one of 10 companies featured in CBA Live's Tech Demo Super Session. The session explores innovations from top financial service providers including Salesforce, Blend and Glia.
Mytc.ai

San Francisco-based Mytc.ai Launches AI-Powered Transaction Coordination Service for Real Estate Agents

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Mytc.ai™ has officially launched its revolutionary subscription-based transaction coordination service for real estate agents in California. By blending expert licensed transaction coordinators with cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) technology, Mytc.ai offers a cost-effective solution that saves agents up to 60% on transaction coordination costs.
Photo credit: UPSIDE Foods

Les Dames d’Escoffier San Francisco Presents: ‘New Frontiers in Meat & Dairy: Improving our Food System with Innovative Biotech’

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Next month, the San Francisco chapter of Les Dames d'Escoffier International (LDEI) will host a virtual panel discussion titled New Frontiers in Meat & Dairy: Improving our Food System with Innovative Biotech, led by a visionary panel of female leaders from California-based companies that have pioneered exciting and delicious alternatives to conventional meat and dairy products.
Jim Enes of Sequoia Real Estate

Sequoia Real Estate in San Francisco Adds Regional Sales Manager to Grow Business and Maintain Unique Culture

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Statewide growth and local expertise - while that may sound like a bit of an oxymoron - it's actually what Sequoia Real Estate has in mind for its future. And Jim Enes, a Bay Area native, is the right person to propel its growth. He's been hired as the company's Regional Sales Manager and brings more than 32 years of experience to the table.
Kimberly Noelle Charles, DipWSET - Founder and President

Charles Communications Associates Celebrates 20 Years in Wine Marketing and Luxury Cuisine

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- This year marks the 20th anniversary for Charles Communications Associates (CCA), a leading wine marketing firm headquartered in San Francisco, California. What began at the dining room table of founder Kimberly Charles in 2003 with her first client, noted actor and vintner Fess Parker, has grown over the last twenty years to represent clients in Japan, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, South America and the U.S with a dynamic team.
GridBright

GridBright upgrades Oracle Network Management System (NMS) at Mid-Carolina Electric Cooperative (MCEC)

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- MCEC, an early adopter of Oracle Network Management Systems (NMS), undertook a major NMS upgrade and re-integration with core operational systems of an ever-increasing complex electric grid. GridBright, in its upgrade of Oracle NMS at MCEC, further leveraged its proven NMS Configuration for COOPS that incorporates industry best practices from over thirty utility implementations.
Mold Inspection Sciences

Mold Inspection Sciences Expands Environmental Testing Capabilities to San Francisco Bay Area

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Leading mold inspection and environmental testing company, Mold Inspection Sciences (MIS), today announces its expansion into the San Francisco market. This new operation will service customers from Santa Rosa to San Jose, continuing to provide affordable, professional, and high-quality mold inspection and testing services to all clients suffering from mold, indoor air-quality, and environmental issues.
AZARUS Overlay Games

Azarus.io Launches Sponsored ‘Play and Earn’ Overlay Games to Streams with Themed Trivia

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Azarus has expanded its reach as the pioneer of livestreaming interactivity with a new Overlay Games platform allowing streamers to play along with their fans live and earn rewards. Founded in 2018, Azarus is rolling out an upgrade to its Overlay Games platform to enable streamers and brands to activate massive live audiences through Overlay Games on any streaming platform.
San Francisco Chapter of Les Dames d’Escoffier

San Francisco Chapter of Les Dames d’Escoffier 2022 Etoile d’Escoffier Culinary Scholarship Recipients

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- The San Francisco Chapter of Les Dames d'Escoffier International (LDEI-SF) is delighted to announce that five recipients have been awarded the Etoile d'Escoffier Culinary Scholarship in 2022. L'Etoile scholarships support outstanding female students and graduates in achieving their professional aspirations as they become the next leaders of the culinary industry.
Mudit Jain, Ph.D.

12 Startups to Present at 2022 Neurotech Leaders Forum in San Francisco

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Neurotech Reports, the publisher of the Neurotech Business Report newsletter, announced that 12 promising neurotechnology startups and early-stage firms will present at the 2022 Neurotech Leaders Forum in San Francisco, November 7-8. The 22nd annual event - the most established in the industry - will also feature presentations and panel discussions on important issues confronting the neurotechnology industry.
Glancy Wine Education Foundation annual Gala

Glancy Wine Education Foundation annual Gala Celebration and auction 2022 announced

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- The Glancy Wine Education Foundation announces its 11th annual gala celebration event and auction, taking place at the San Francisco Wine School in South San Francisco on Saturday, November 12, 2022, from 5-10 p.m.
EPIC INSURANCE

EPIC Expands Again with Acquisition of SLCO LLC, headquartered in Lafayette, California

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants announced it has acquired SLCO LLC, headquartered in Lafayette, California. The acquisition expands EPIC's growing presence in Northern California and adds to its client offerings both regionally and nationally.
Anita Huang Joins EPIC

Anita Huang Joins EPIC’s Life and Executive Benefits Practice as a Senior Vice President

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property and casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Anita Huang has joined the firm as a Senior Vice President within its Life and Executive Benefits practice managed by Vanbridge, an EPIC company.
San Francisco-based Engage By Cell

San Francisco-based Engage By Cell Announces Rebrand of its Divisions

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Today, Engage by Cell announces the rebranding of former divisions Guide by Cell, Give by Cell, and Train by Cell to create a cohesive and clear client experience. Engage by Cell has served as a catchall for the growing divisions under the "by Cell" umbrella for years and will now serve as the company's sole iteration.
Maggie Heile - credit Glancy Wine Education Foundation

Glancy Wine Education Foundation Welcomes New Board Member Maggie Heile as co-chair of fundraising

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- The Glancy Wine Education Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of a new board member, Maggie Heile, joining this month as co-chair of fundraising. Heile joins just before the foundation's annual gala celebration, which plays a crucial role in raising the funds required to provide wine education scholarships to wine and hospitality professionals in need of assistance.
David Vass, Monologist

David Vass’ Comedic Raunchy One Man Show ‘What Could Go Wrong?’ Hits Pay-Per-View

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- 71-year-old gay elder David Vass, who participated in the birthing of the gay liberation movement from seedlings, has launched his long-awaited one-man show, 'What Could Go Wrong?' His series of monologues is based on over 70 diaries kept since Vass was seven years old.
GridBright

GridBright completes Oracle Utilities Network Management System implementation at Colquitt EMC

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- State-of-the-art electric utility network management systems are no longer only possible in the realm of large utility organizations. The needed sophistication to manage the modern grid does not recognize any utility network as too small to pose operating challenges. But the cost of these systems can be too high for smaller utilities to absorb. GridBright, in its implementation of Oracle Utilities Network Management System at Colquitt, has changed the game for smaller but not less essential utility operations.
Photo Credit: San Francisco Wine School

As California’s Mandatory Responsible Beverage Service Certification Deadline Looms, San Francisco Wine School Offers ABC Accredited Live Training

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- The State of California has issued a new mandate for Responsible Beverage Service (RBS) certification, for all 56,000 licensed businesses in California where alcohol is served that goes into effect this Friday, July 1, San Francisco Wine School (SFWS) announced today.
iTop Data Recovery

iTop Data Recovery offers Total Restore & Backup Protection Against PC Data Loss

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- As a rising star in software development, iTop makes intuitive, smart, stable, & secure software. It recently launched a brand new iTop Data Recovery - an all-around protection solution for photos, videos, and documents against any file loss situations. It adds more powerful features in the latest release, for example, bringing a more comprehensive recovery performance than competitors and a dependable automatic data backup tool.
John J. Patterson Joins Vanbridge

John J. Patterson Joins Vanbridge an EPIC Company’s Financial Services Division

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property and casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that John J. Patterson has joined the firm as Managing Principal, Head of Claims with Vanbridge, its Financial Services division.
Domaine Carneros Winery and Humphry Slocombe Ice Cream

Domaine Carneros Winery and Humphry Slocombe Ice Cream Team Up Again for Rosé Inspired Ice Cream Flavor

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Just in time for Rosé season, San Francisco small-batch ice cream brand Humphry Slocombe - known for its imaginative ingredient-driven flavors - has partnered with the Napa Valley's first name in top quality sparkling wine, Domaine Carneros, to revisit its smash hit "Rosé All Day" flavor, this time as a dairy-based ice cream.
EPIC acquires DIXON WELLS

EPIC Insurance Brokers Adds to Life and Executive Benefits Platform, Acquires Dixon Wells, Inc.

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants (EPIC) announced today that it has acquired Dixon Wells, Inc. (Dixon Wells) in a strategic move to expand EPIC's geographic footprint in the life insurance, executive benefits, and financial advisory distribution businesses under the Vanbridge Life and Executive Benefits umbrella.
EPIC INSURANCE

EPIC Insurance Marketing and Design Team has been recognized for multiple Communicator Awards for its work in 2021

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property and casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that its marketing and design team has been recognized for multiple Communicator Awards for its work in 2021. The Communicator Awards are an international awards program recognizing big ideas in marketing and communications.
FWSF Scholarship Winners 2022

17 Bay Area Women Selected for Financial Women of San Francisco Academic Scholarships for 2022

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Financial Women of San Francisco (FWSF), an organization dedicated to advancing the careers of women for over 60 years, names seventeen students from Bay Area colleges and universities as its 2022 scholarship recipients. FWSF has awarded over $3 million in scholarships over the past 35 years to more than 325 Bay Area women. This is a corrected release to replace our previous release issued on May 19, 2022.
Financial Women of San Francisco Scholarships

17 Bay Area Women Win Financial Women of San Francisco Scholarships as Academic Leaders

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Financial Women of San Francisco (FWSF), an organization dedicated to advancing the careers of women for over 60 years, names seventeen students from Bay Area colleges and universities as its 2022 scholarship recipients. FWSF has awarded over $3 million in scholarships over the past 35 years to more than 325 Bay Area women.
EPIC Welcomes Shelley Yim

EPIC Welcomes Shelley Yim to grow risk management and California Winery Practice

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants is pleased to welcome Shelley Yim who will partner with EPIC's leadership to focus on continuing to grow the firm's footprint with large complex Risk Management clients along with helping lead EPIC's burgeoning Winery Practice.
EPIC INSURANCE

EPIC Expands into financial planning and insurance services to medical and dental professionals with acquisition of Treloar & Heisel

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants announced today that it has acquired Treloar & Heisel located in New Castle, Pennsylvania. The strategic decision expands the offerings of financial planning and insurance services to medical and dental professionals.
EPIC Insurance Brokers

EPIC Welcomes Jim McSherry as National Practice Leader for New Employer Stop Loss Center

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants, a retail property and casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Jim McSherry has joined EPIC to lead its newly formed Employer Stop Loss Center of Excellence.
Nancy Pfund

Nancy Pfund, Pioneering Leader in Impact Investing, Named 2022 Financial Woman of the Year

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Financial Women of San Francisco (FWSF) today named Nancy Pfund, the Founder and Managing Partner of DBL Partners, as the FWSF 2022 Financial Woman of the Year. DBL Partners is one of the first venture capital firms to bring impact investing into the mainstream. Nancy and her colleagues launched DBL out of JP Morgan in 2008 after seeing increased momentum in the move to social and environmental impact.

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